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What clinical finding should a nurse identify as an indication of dehydration in a client with a history of vomiting and increased temperature?
What clinical finding should a nurse identify as an indication of dehydration in a client with a history of vomiting and increased temperature?
- Bounding pulse
- Urine specific gravity of 1.034
- Distended neck veins (correct)
- Blood pressure of 146/94 mm Hg
What should the nurse do when a male client expresses his preference to not have female assistive personnel involved in his care?
What should the nurse do when a male client expresses his preference to not have female assistive personnel involved in his care?
- Arrange for a male AP for personal hygiene care.
- Question the reason behind wanting a male AP.
- Notify the charge nurse of the request for male staff only.
- Explain the capability of the assigned female AP. (correct)
Which finding indicates dehydration in a client who has experienced vomiting and elevated temperature?
Which finding indicates dehydration in a client who has experienced vomiting and elevated temperature?
- Weak pulse
- Low urine specific gravity (correct)
- Hypotension
- Flat neck veins
How should a nurse respond to a male client's request to avoid female staff?
How should a nurse respond to a male client's request to avoid female staff?
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Which observation by a nurse suggests dehydration in a client with a history of vomiting and fever?
Which observation by a nurse suggests dehydration in a client with a history of vomiting and fever?
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